Madison Community Members and FFRF Challenge Religious Tax Exemptions in Court
Madison, WI — A legal challenge is fermenting in the heart of Madison where a lawsuit was initiated on Jan. 14 by the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) along with three city residents. The suit aims to eliminate the religious tax exemptions granted to two student housing centers, citing a potential breach of the Wisconsin Constitution. At the center of this controversy are the Presbyterian Student Center Foundation and St. Raphael’s Congregation. The Presbyterian Student Center Foundation runs the Pres House Apartments located on East Campus Mall, while the St. Raphael’s Congregation operates the Lumen … Read more